New York is the most anti-Semitic city in the US: Jews are attacked here most often
'23.04.2025'
ForumDaily New York
New York leads the US in reported anti-Semitic incidents, with alarming statistics continuing to break records, reports AMNY.
According to new data released by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reported incidents of anti-Semitic attacks, vandalism, harassment and other incidents increased 2024% in the state in 18, with a total of 1437 incidents recorded. That’s the highest number of incidents in the ADL’s history in New York City and across the country last year.
Anti-Semitism on the Rise in the State
The Anti-Semitic Incidents Audit report found that New York City has seen an alarming increase in anti-Semitic incidents, with 2023 reported in 1218 and 2022 in 580. Not only does New York lead the nation in reported anti-Semitic incidents, the state has the highest number of anti-Semitic vandalism (443 incidents) and assaults (82). It ranks second in stalking incidents, with 912. New York State is second only to California, with 1000 incidents.
New York City has the most college and university violence (289), with institutions of higher learning becoming focal points of anti-war protests Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
On the subject: Jews feel they are no longer safe to live in New York
“ADL’s 2024 Anti-Semitic Incidents Audit shows that the shocking surge in anti-Semitic incidents since October 7, 2023, has become a sad reality across the country and in New York City,” said Scott Richman, ADL’s New York and New Jersey regional director. “Last year, there were 1437 anti-Semitic incidents in New York City, an 18% increase over the previous high in 2023. We must all work together to reverse this unacceptable trend.”
The city is the epicenter of alarming statistics
Sixty-eight percent of the incidents in the state occurred in New York City. And many of the clashes involved Orthodox Jews or people who were “visibly Jewish,” the report said.
Last year, according to the ADL, a Jewish child in the Bronx was riding a public bus when the driver insulted him by saying:
"You better not be a f***ing Jew. Get the f*** off my bus."
Stunning Growth in New York City College Towns
According to the report, anti-Semitism continues to rise on the city's college campuses, a trend that peaked after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023.
The report found a staggering 163% increase in anti-Semitic incidents on New York City campuses (from 110 in 2023 to 289 in 2024). The increase occurred across all major categories: harassment by 192%, vandalism by 65%, and assault from 1 to 4).
The ADL study noted that 23% (67) of all incidents reported on New York State campuses occurred at Columbia and Barnard.
What awaits us in the future
While New York leads the way as the most anti-Semitic state, attacks on Jews are on the rise across the country.
A national report shows that there will be 2024 incidents of anti-Semitic attacks, harassment, and vandalism in the United States in 9354. That's a 5% increase from 2023.
There are some small improvements, too. According to the latest data, the number of assaults in the state in March 2025 did not increase compared to March 2024.
New York City colleges have also improved initiatives to combat anti-Semitism on their campuses.
Last year, CUNY schools stepped up efforts to root out hate and bias on their campuses.
The city's university system has created the first Advisory Council on Jewish Life and a new center to centralize efforts to combat hate speech.
